Introduction to making political and social change

This course is available in English, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic.The UK is experiencing multiple crises: environmental, economic, political, social and health-related. This free online course outlines some of the key citizenship skills and information needed to intervene in the world as it changes. It explores how to make change politically and socially by giving essential background information to get started, examples of inspiring changemakers, advice on how to have an impact both within and outside of traditional UK parliamentary politics, and the qualities needed to succeed.How can you make a difference, politically and socially, to these challenges and others? How can the UK Parliament be utilised? How can the devolved parliaments/assemblies make change? How can you be a changemaker?This free online course will explore political and social engagement and offer guidance and inspiration to all changemakers, no matter how small.The Open University supports the Sustainable Development Goals.SDG 4 ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’SDG 10 ‘Reduced inequalities’SDG 16 ‘Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels’